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How to edit vector lines in a previously stored file

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Hi everyone,
I am learning to use PaintShop PRO 2019 Ultimate, and I am confronted with a problem: on a vector level I draw lines, straight and curved. Then save the file in .pspimage format and close it. When I open it again, I can't go into edit on the lines mentioned. In the very long manual I don't find how to do it. But maybe some of you can give me a tip ...... Any help is welcome.
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Hi aldobz,
when you say "I can't go into edit", do you mean you cannot select the layer where the lines were drawn?
Do you save in a recent pspimage format? If you save in version 7, for example, vector editing will be lost.
Do you see a warning when saving in pspimage format?
Check the compatibility: when saving, go to Options and see if a recent version is selected.
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Jean-Luc wrote:Hi aldobz,
when you say "I can't go into edit", do you mean you cannot select the layer where the lines were drawn?
Do you save in a recent pspimage format? If you save in version 7, for example, vector editing will be lost.
Do you see a warning when saving in pspimage format?
Check the compatibility: when saving, go to Options and see if a recent version is selected.
I think he needs to click on the Options box first.
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Hi Jean-Luc, and many thanks for your answer.
Yes, I cannot select the layer where the lines were drawn. I work with PS PRO 2019 Ultimate, and i saved my work as .pspimage.
So compatibility problems are not issued.
I think, i made a curved line, but now i want change the curve and relative angles. How can I do this?
Please sorry for my bad english.
Aldo from Italy.
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aldobz wrote: I think, i made a curved line, but now i want change the curve and relative angles. How can I do this?
Hi aldobz,
hold the CTRL key down and click on a node. Bezier curve will be active.
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Jean-Luc wrote:
aldobz wrote: I think, i made a curved line, but now i want change the curve and relative angles. How can I do this?
Hi aldobz,
hold the CTRL key down and click on a node. Bezier curve will be active.
No Jean Luc, none curve will be active. With CTRL key down appears the symbol of "do not stop"
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aldobz wrote:
No Jean Luc, none curve will be active. With CTRL key down appears the symbol of "do not stop"
Did you by error convert the drawing in raster?
Could you send here a screen capture of your Layers Palette?
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Jean-Luc wrote: Did you by error convert the drawing in raster?
Could you send here a screen capture of your Layers Palette?
Thanks in advance for your support.
Here is a screenshot of the image and Layers Palette.
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Click the black arrow next to each layer to scroll it open and see each of the vector objects inside of the layer. Click on one of these objects to select it. Now you should be able to access the edit mode of any vector tool that supports the object.
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LeviFiction wrote:Click the black arrow next to each layer to scroll it open and see each of the vector objects inside of the layer. Click on one of these objects to select it. Now you should be able to access the edit mode of any vector tool that supports the object.
GREAT!! Your tip is absolute TOP! This is the solution for my problem.
Many many thanks to you and to Jean-Luc for your nice support.

Now I have another question.... :oops: but i will open another topic.
In the meanwhile thanks a lot.
Aldo
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